Smart Engines Launches AI Scanner for Handwritten Credit Card Numbers
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence
Smart Engines has launched an AI solution for reading credit card numbers recorded in any format. Banking customers simply point their smartphone camera at a printed or handwritten credit card number to make a transfer or pay for a purchase at a point of sale. The neural network recognises the number combination in real-time and automatically enters it into the payment form. The user only has to confirm the transaction.
Alveo Enhances SFDR & Data Integration Offerings with the Addition of Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Solution
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Data
Alveo announces the integration of Morningstar Sustainalytics’ ESG content into Alveo’s data management solution. The collaboration combines the two firms’ respective data and cloud data management capabilities to provide customers with integrated solutions that fast-forwards the integration of Sustainalytics’ rich content into clients’ workflows, integrates it into their business processes and helps business users self-serve.
QFCA and R3 Sign an Agreement to Support Qatar's Financial Technology Industry
- 1 year 11 months ago
- IT Innovations
The Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA), the legal and tax arm of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with R3, a global leading provider of enterprise distributed ledger technology (DLT) and services, to accelerate the development of Qatar’s financial technology industry and collaborate on initiatives to promote common interests.
Myriam Buzy appointed Managing Director at InterCloud
- 1 year 11 months ago
- People Moves
InterCloud, a leading software-defined cloud interconnect (SDCI) provider, has announced the appointment of Myriam Buzy as Managing Director. Myriam brings 20 years’ experience in the financial sector and a decade of work across IoT and telecoms to the role, and represents the latest major step in the company’s continued expansion.
Marc Kuzak Joins Yapily as New VP of Legal
- 1 year 11 months ago
- People Moves
Open banking platform Yapily has appointed former Plaid Senior legal counsel, Marc Kuzak as Vice President of Legal, to lead the company’s legal function and work closely with the product team to deliver new products that meet the diverse regulatory requirements of Yapily’s growing European client base.
Wise Announces Two Partnerships to Shape Next Generation of Tech Talent
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Payments
Wise, the global technology company building the best way to move and manage money, today announced two partnerships aimed at improving diversity and social mobility in the next generation of workers. To support underrepresented university students studying STEM subjects, Wise is committed to sponsoring students, starting with three, from across the UK going into their third year of studies. The money will be used to help fund their living...
17/04 – Weekly Investment & Fundraising News
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Fundraising News
Clear Street Receives $270M Investment from Prysm Capital in Series B
17/04 – Weekly Fintech Recap
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Payments, Banking, M&A Deals, People Moves
Partnerships OKX Wallet Announces Blur Partnership, Revamps OKX Earn
HSBC Hires ex-SVB Bankers to Focus on US ‘Innovation Economy’
- 1 year 11 months ago
- People Moves
Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in March, HSBC is now hiring around 40 ex-SVB bankers to establish a new unit targeting tech, healthcare, and VC funds in the US. In a statement released by HSBC on Tuesday, the bank’s US and America’s chief executive, Michael Roberts, stated: “As we look to grow our business, this offering allows us to connect the innovation ecosystem with the size, strength, and international network of HSBC.”
OKX Wallet Announces Blur Partnership, Revamps OKX Earn
- 1 year 11 months ago
- E-Wallets
OKX, the world-leading cryptocurrency platform, has issued updates for the week of April 11, 2023. OKX Partners with Blur.io OKX has today announced that it has partnered with Blur.io to fully integrate the OKX Wallet on the leading Ethereum-based NFT Marketplace.
Clear Street Receives $270M Investment from Prysm Capital in Series B
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Fundraising News
New York-based independent prime broker Clear Street has been valued at $2bn following the close of a $270m investment from growth equity firm Prysm Capital. This fresh capital is the second tranche of a $435m Series B funding round. In addition to Prysm Capital, Series B has received backing from a diverse institutional investor base, including public pension funds and endowments.
Experian and CarCloud Shift into Higher Gear as Partnership Set to Accelerate Car Ownership Experience
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Management
Experian and CarCloud have today announced a new partnership that will further enhance the car ownership experience for drivers using CarCloud’s free digital management app. CarCloud users will now be able to check eligibility for new car finance deals without it affecting their credit score – giving them the confidence to go ahead with the best, most affordable option.
tmgroup Integrates with LMS Confirmly in Move to Protect Clients from Rising Financial Fraud
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Fraud Detection
Affirm and Stripe Expand Partnership to Help Merchants in Canada Grow Revenue
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Payments
Affirm, the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced that it is expanding its relationship with
UK Leading Charge Towards Mixed IT Model Despite Data Visibility And Management Issues
- 1 year 11 months ago
- Data
Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTNX) a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, has announced the findings of its fifth annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey showing the UK leading a charge towards embracing multiple IT infrastructures.
